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Flint men charged in Amber B&E

January 28, 2014

LUDINGTON — Two Flint men have been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in relation to a breaking and entering in Amber Township. Sheriff Kim Cole said detectives charged Bryan James Carrell, 21, and Victor George Perreca, 19, each with home invasion first degree, three counts of felony firearms, receiving and concealing firearms and larceny of firearms — all…

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Weather keeps deputies busy

January 28, 2014
Weather keeps deputies busy

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were kept busy Monday with weather related traffic incidents. They include: – 5:15 a.m.: Vehicle stuck in road, Custer and Decker roads, Sherman Twp. – 5:30 a.m.: Vehicle stuck in road, Custer and Free Soil roads, Free Soil Twp. – 6:47 a.m.: Rollover crash, no injuries, Quarterline and Countyline roads, Grant Twp. – 7:03…

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Spring turkey hunting applications on sale until Feb. 1

January 28, 2014

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that spring turkey hunting applications are on sale until Saturday, Feb 1. The application fee is $4. Applications and licenses may be purchased at any authorized license agent or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. The 2014 spring turkey season runs from April 21 through May 31, with hunts lasting from seven to 41 days, depending on the…

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Ice fishing tourney canceled

January 27, 2014

The Michigan Ice Open Committee and Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce have decided upon review of the road and lake conditions to cancel the 2014 tournament. As a result of the extended blizzard conditions, travel from primary roads to the launch, and travel on the ice for walking participants and ATV’s is not favorable. The tournament will not…

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Closings, cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014

January 27, 2014

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. If you have a closing or cancellation please email: editor@masoncountypress.com or phone/text 231-757-3202 (please identify yourself and your affiliation). – MCE JV and varsity girls basketball scheduled at Big Rapids CCA has been canceled. No make up date as of yet. – All Ludington basketball games have been cancelled…

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